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Grants for Egyptians

Student Grants

	1- Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA)
	2- Fulbright Egyptian Student Program - Islamic Studies
	3- Fulbright Egyptian Student Program
	4- Egyptian Fulbright Missions Program (EFMP)

Foreign Language Teaching Assistant Program (FLTA)

PROGRAM GOAL:

The program strengthens foreign language instruction of Arabic in American institutions while providing Egyptian teachers of English as a second language (ESL), as well as teachers of American studies, literature, and journalism and media studies, with opportunities to refine their skills, increase their English language proficiency, and expand their knowledge of American society. FLTA fellows teach a maximum of two Arabic classes at host institutions. They enroll in at least four courses (two per semester), one of which must be in U.S. studies. They also facilitate cultural events, language clubs and language tables in their host institutions.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

� Teachers or teachers in training of English as a second language (ESL), or of American studies, literature, and journalism and media studies.

� Between 21-29 years on October 1, 2013.

� Bachelor�s degree.

� Fluency in spoken and written English with a minimum Institutional TOEFL (Local ITP) score of 550 from AMIDEAST Egypt or any of the ETS approved centers listed below, Internet-based TOEFL (IBT) score of 79-80, or overall International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0.

Center	Designated Governorates
Mansoura University	El Dakahlia Governorate
MASRYA	Sohag, New Valley, Qena, Luxor , Aswan and Hurghada
The American Canadian Center	Menoufia & Gharbia Governorates
The American Language Center	Damietta and Port Said
El Manara International Academy	Minia, Assuit and Beni Suef

GRANT ENEFITS:

� International Travel.

� Stipend.

� Medical Insurance.

THE AY2013-2014 PROGRAM:

� Announcement: April 7, 2013

� Application: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/flta/:

� Guidelines

� Deadline: June 13, 2013

Important Note:

The FLTA Program seeks applicants that have developed a sense

of personal integrity and are original thinkers. Copying someone else's

writing, whether on the internet, from a book or friend is considered plagiarism.

Any quoted words or sentences should include a citation. Applicants that are

found to have plagiarized in their application will be disqualified and barred

from reapplying.

In-House Information Sessions: April 24, May 14 and 28, 11:00-13:00.

Attendance is by prior registration only through

contacting dgaafar@bfce.eun.eg

For inquiries, please contact Ms. Dina Gafaar at the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt, Mondays through Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m.� 2:30 p.m. Ext. 137 & 140 or send an e-mail to: dgaafar@bfce.eun.eg

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Fulbright Egyptian Student Program - Islamic Studies

PROGRAM GOAL:

Provides opportunities for graduates of the Faculties of Islamic Studies at Al Azhar University to pursue master's degrees, or Ph.D. degrees and to conduct research in Islamic Studies in the United States.

GRANT TYPES:

� Master�s Degree Grants: for persons wishing to pursue master�s degrees in the U.S.

� One-year Grants: for persons registered for Ph.D. degrees who wish to conduct research in the U.S.

� Ph.D. Grants: for persons wishing to pursue Ph.D. studies in the U.S.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

� Egyptian citizenship; holders of U.S. green cards and/or passports are ineligible.

� Al Azhar University graduate.

� Nomination by a facuty member of Al Azhar University.

� Bachelor�s degree with a minimum of �Good�.

� For non-degree applicants: proof of registered doctoral thesis

� Minimum Institutional (local) TOEFL score of 450 for master's degree

from AMIDEAST or its equivalent iBT (45), CBT (133) or IELTS (4) and

minimum institutional (local) TOEFL score of 500 for Ph.D. from

AMIDEAST or any of the ETS approved centers listed below; or its

equivalent iBT (61), CBT (173) or IELTS (5)

Center	Designated Governorates
Nile Academy and Mansoura University	El Dakahlia Governorate
MASRYA	Sohag, New Valley, Qena, Luxor , Aswan and Hurghada
The American Canadian Center	Menoufia Governorate
The American Language Center	Damietta and Port Said
El Manara International Academy	El-Minia, Assuit and Beni Suef

� For non-degree applicants: proof of registered doctoral thesis

GRANT BENEFITS:

� Travel allowance.

� Pre-academic intensive English language training.

� Stipend.

� Medical insurance.

� Other allowances.

� Contribution to tuition and/or university fees.

AY2014-2015 PROGRAM:

� Announcement: January 25, 2013

� Application: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international

� Guidelines

� Deadline: May 15, 2013

Note: In-House Information Sessions: February 05 & March 27 11:00-13:00.

Attendance is by prior registration only. To register contact <infosession@bfce.eun.eg>.

For additional information concerning program details please contact domar@bfce.eun.eg

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Fulbright Egyptian Student Program

PROGRAM GOAL:

Provides grant opportunities for university graduates, masters and doctoral degree candidates, and young professionals and artists to study and conduct research in the United States.

GRANT TYPES:

� Masters Degree Grants: up to two years for persons wishing to pursue postgraduate degrees in the U.S.

� Non-degree Grants: six to nine months for persons registered for advanced degrees in Egyptian universities who wish to conduct research in the U.S.

� Fine and Applied Arts Grants: six to nine months for artists who wish to conduct field research or attend master classes with professionals in the U.S.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

� Egyptian citizenship; holders of U.S. green cards and/or passports are ineligible.

� Bachelor's degree. Minimum of �Good� for applicants in American studies, humanities, and social sciences. Minimum of �Very Good� for applicants in the sciences.

� Minimum of two years post-graduate experience at the time of application.

� For Non-Degree applicants: proof of registered masters or doctoral thesis at an Egyptian university.

� For Fine, Applied and Performing Arts applicants: proof of participation in at least three post-graduate artistic activities or exhibitions; No TOEFL score required.

� Minimum Institutional (Local-ITP) TOEFL score of 550 from AMIDEAST Egypt or any of the ETS approved centers listed below, or its iBT (80) or IELTS (6) equivalent

Center

Designated Governorates

Nile Academy and Mansoura University

El Dakahlia Governorate

MASRYA

Sohag, New Valley, Qena, Luxor , Aswan and Hurghada

The American Canadian Center

Menoufia Governorate

The American Language Center

Damietta and Port Said

El Manara International Academy

El-Minia, Assuit and Beni Suef

ELIGIBLE FIELDS:

All fields are eligible except medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry.

GRANT BENEFITS:

� Travel allowance.

� Stipend.

� Other allowances.

� Medical insurance.

� For masters degree and fine & applied arts grants only: Partial tuition and/or university fees.

AY2014-2015 PROGRAM:

� Announcement: January 25, 2013.

� Application: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/international

� Guidelines

� Deadline: June 4, 2013, 4:30 p.m.

In-House Information Sessions: January 29, February 05, March 19, April 9, 16 and 22, May 9 and 14, 11:00-13:00. Attendance is by prior registration only. To register contact <infosession@bfce.eun.eg>.

For additional information please contact student1@bfce.eun.eg

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Egyptian Fulbright Missions Program (EFMP)

PROGRAM GOAL:

Provides opportunities for Egyptian post-graduate students to pursue Ph.D. degrees in selected scientific fields at universities in the United States.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Egyptian citizenship (Holders of U.S. immigrant visas or nationality shall be excluded.)
Master�s degree in a relevant specialization
Affiliation with an Egyptian national university, including Al Azhar University, or a research institution supervised by the Ministry of Higher Education.
All program activities shall be governed by J. William Fulbright policies and Law of Missions #112.

Minimum Institutional (Local-ITP) TOEFL score of 580 from AMIDEAST Egypt or any of the ETS approved centers listed below, or its iBt (92) or IELTS (6.5-7) equivalent

Center	Designated Governorates
Nile Academy	El Dakahlia Governorate
MASRYA	Sohag, New Valley, Qena, Luxor , Aswan and Hurghada
The American Canadian Center	Menoufia Governorate
The American Language Center	Damietta and Port Said
El Manara International Academy	El-Minia, Assuit and Beni Suef

ELIGIBLE FIELDS:

Desalination and Water resources
Food and Agriculture
Information and Communication Technology
Life Sciences
New and Renewable Energy
Space Technology and Applications

GRANT BENEFITS:

Travel allowance

Tuition

Stipend for up to 36 months

Health and accident coverage

Books and equipment allowance

Professional conference allowance

Note: Grantees are eligible to apply for additional research funding. A maximum of one additional year of study, if necessary for the completion of the Ph.D. degree, shall be defrayed by the student�s host institution or by other sources to be identified by the student and/or the Commission. If no other sources are identified, the additional year of study shall be funded through the program by the Ministry of Higher Education.

AY 2014-2015 PROGRAM: To be determined

Announcement: To be determined
Guidelines
Deadline: To be determined

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